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OU54 WJA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 130,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,606 miles

covers & shields fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres heavily worn inner edges

brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,059 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,976 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,930 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,040 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,677 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,098 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OU54 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 WJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU54 WJA registered?

OU54 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is OU54 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 WJA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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